Society scene and social notes from Arkansas town
Local society pages record guests visiting from Conway, Little Rock, Texarkana and Nashville. Engagements announced for Mabel Norton and Edwin Bird, with June wedding planned at St. Mark's Episcopal. Community events include bridge luncheon, orchestra and band meetings, and multiple weekend visits to Hot Springs area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Green
N. Louisiana Street
Mabel Norton
Cornelia Whitehurst
S. G. Norton
Mabel
Edwin H. Bird
Crossett
Arkansas
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Reed Hints Sales Contained Criticism of State Departments
Reed attacks the Revenue Department over high costs and political waste, pledging to discharge 100 or more employees and restore auto tax collections to county sheriffs. He condemns the department’s budget as excessive and compares it to state college spending while urging disbanding the political machine. He also criticizes the penal system and opposes a sales tax while defending Arkansas schools and teacher pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed
State Revenue Department
Revenue Department
State Teachers College
Conway
Henderson State Teachers College
Arkadelphia
Monticello
Magnolia
Jonesboro
Russellville
Senate
State Department
Secret Service
Arkansas
Fire damages Allen home on Second and Hervey streets
A Sunday morning fire damaged the Allen residence at Second and Hervey streets, starting inside and breaking through the roof as firefighters arrived. The blaze was extinguished with no further damage and occupants were away. Mr and Mrs Allen are out of town. Allen works at the Spencer theater as a motion picture producer. Regular Whitfield lodge No 239 meets Tuesday June 19 at 7:30 for officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Allen
Second
Hervey Streets
Mrs. Allen
Mr. Allen
Spenger Theater
Whitfield Lodge
Lawsuit Notice In Hempstead County Arkansas
The First National Bank of Hope files a chancery suit against L L T Lee and Myrtle Lee in Hempstead County Arkansas. Defendants are warned to appear within thirty days and answer the complaint. Clerk Dale Jones signs May 25, 19U4 with court seal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chancery Court
Hempstead County
Ark
First National Bank of Hope
Arkansas
L.L.T. Lee
Myrtle Lee
L. T. Lee
First Natorial Bank of Hope
Dale Jones
J. P. Byers
D. C
Faith of Rahab Theme of Revival Led by Chester Estes
Evangelist Chester Estes of Winfield Alabama leads revival at Church of Christ with 1:45 nightly services. He argues Rahab’s deliverance illustrates saving faith as a working faith, justified by works and by faith, citing James Hebrews and Genesis. He urges obedience to God's commands including baptism as essential, saying faith without deeds is incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Estes
Winfield
Ala
Church of Christ
Rahab
Isaac
Church
Heaven
Abraham
Heanl
Fatal crash and multiple injuries ripple through Arkansas
One dead and eight hurt as a car crash near Fulton left occupants trapped upside down. Mrs. Burke suffered severe burns while others were carried to Texarkana and Josephine hospitals. Funeral plans began for Fred Ogan of Valliant, with family ties noted in Fulton. Seven weekend accident deaths were reported across Arkansas, including a drowning in Conway and three others in separate incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Hope
Burke
Tennessee
Ogan
Valliant
Ohio
W. B. Ogan
H. C. Ogan
Okla
Carl Mouser
Joe Callins
Spring Hill
Fred Ogan
Jist
Arkansas
Mattie Callahan
Wver
Conway
Monnday
PWA Enters Second Year With Heavy Spending Pace
Washington reports the Public Works Administration began its second year Sunday with a rapid tempo of activity. A weekly expenditure of 20 million since March 1 and 4,000 projects completed reflect rising employment and construction. About 512.6 billion of PWA work is contracted or begun by day labor with 170 million more slated for bids. The treasury notes that roughly 1.2 million of PWA funds flowed from the Treasury and often only after project completion does money exit the Treasury. Henry Clay elected Speaker of the House on his first day as a member.
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Washington
Public Works Administration
PWA
Treasury
Hope Singles Game From League Lead
The Storks moved within one game of the Two States league lead after a 11 to 8 win over Atlanta eve on Sunday. It was the third straight victory for the Ieesls that week as Blackie Elliott earned his second win in as many days after a 7 to 2 win over Texarkang Tire men Friday. Riley, Hope’s first baseman, homered to left while Wells collected four of five hits as the offense struck.
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Storks
Atlanta
Ieesls
Blackie
Elliott
Starks
Texarkang Tiremen
Riley
Hope
Wells
Velvin
Mays
Taylor
Transporters
Texarkana
H. F. Allday
Northern
Decker
Henderson
McGilvray
R. Allday
Petitt
Liles
Cook
Coop
I Wells
Ss. Elliott
P Purde
B. Schooley
Russell
Bridges
Ib . Velvin
Tota
Recital Tuesday at 8 at City Hall
Mrs. John Welborn presents a two part summer recital series at City Hall Tuesday night. The program begins at 8 with piano and vocal solos and quartets featuring Guida Basye Regina Basye Anna Dean Westbrook Mary Catherine Bruner Sarah Lee Ledbetter Norma Turner Mary Agnes Redwine Wanda Keith Mary Louise Keith and Harriet Story. Ushers are Lillian Houston Janice Ward and Zilpha Keith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Welborn
City Hall
Guida Basye
Regina Basye
Anna Dean Westbrook
Mary Catherine Bruner
Sarah Lee Ledbetter
Norma Turner
Mary Agnes Redwine
Wanda Keith
Mary Louise Keith
Harriet Story
Lillian Houston
Janice Ward
Zilpha Keith
Senate Clears Huey Long Ouster Case In Louisiana
The U S Senate voted to end further inquiry into charges that Huey P Long and John H Overton won their elections fraudulently in Louisiana The decision followed a resolution by Senator George Democratic Georgia chair of the elections committee The move ends more than two years of effort by anti Long petitioners and ends subsequent charges against Long and Overton
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Washington
Louisiana
Huey P. Long
John H. Overton
Senate
Overton
Long
George
Georgia
Elections Committee
Skelly Burlesque Star Killed In Train Collision
Torrington Connecticut reports Hal Skelley renowned character actor and aviator died when the light wagon he rode in with a young woman was struck by a New Haven train at a grade crossing near Canaan. Nellie Bell, his companion, was critically injured and rushed to a Cornwall hospital. Skelly famed for Skid in The Dance of Life and later Hollywood work, had briefly directed films and staged Broadway success before the fatal crash. The companion is in critical condition with little hope.
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Torrington
Hal Skelley
New Haven
Canaan
Nellie Bell
M. K. Lee
West Cornwall
Walker Bradford
Cornwall
Skelly
Skid
Hollywood
Joseph Jefferson
Rip van Winkle
William Gillette
Sherlock Holmes
England
Louisiana’s “better citizens” urged to work and defend state
The piece scolds Louisiana residents, claiming self-government has broken down and urging them to return to work rather than cry to the Senate over election conditions. It also pivots to a stray note about car maintenance, advising on spark plug installation and tightening to prevent leakage.
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Louisiana
Huey P. Long
United States Senate
Actor’s First Presentation Features Come What May
The debut production includes stellar roles alongside Mary Phillips in a play titled Come What May written by a son of Chester Flournoy, a veteran Pine Bluff Ark newspaper man.
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Field
Mary Phillips
Chester Flournoy
Veterans
Pine Bluff
Ark
Modern laxatives pitched to elderly readers in old ad
An advertisement promotes Feet-a-miat and Teen-asmint chewing gums as modern laxatives for old folks. It claims gentle, even distribution to avoid stomach upset and urges use by those with slow eliminative organs. It also mentions Veen-a-mint as a faster option, touting druggists nationwide.
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Society
Sir Henry [ VII] TeemparoNe
Washington Square
Calvin Marshall
Lawrence Marshall
Little Rock
Maggie Belt
Marshall
Washington Berry
Miss Viraiita
Lloyd
King George County
Mr. Berry
C. C. Lewis
Sundai
Beach
California
Ike T. Bell Sr
Maggie Bell
Pis
Fred Marshall
Texarant
E. J. Franklin
Edna
Helen
Wilmot
Mr. Franklin
Pauline Park
McKamie
RB. R. Cornelius
Logan Bakey
Ellsworth
Hugh Latimer
Nashville
Baker Springs
Ulmer H. Jester
Texas
Chas, Briant
Rl, Cain
Paris
City
W. M. Reaves
Tom Davis
Mr. Davis
Monroe
Ray Edington
Shreveport
J. D. Brown
S. Main Street
American Legion Auxilary
H. O. Kyter
Hamilton Street
Spee
John Lester
Pat Lester
Stuttgart
J. T. Lester
C. D. Lester
Mrs. Hinton Davis
el Dorado
Mrs
J. A. Davis
Dave Knotts
H. P. Davis
Patmos
E. G. Robinson
Gene
Little Carroll
J. G. Barber
Lake Hamilton
Hot Springs
Mariner Infant
J. G. Mariner
Jack Foster
West Division Street
St Ayres Cemetery
Hope Centerville Road
Saenger
SM Ull Dotty Boon Paramount Cartoon News
Paramount
Guy Lombardo
Ble Roreenn Noins Burns
Allen “Gero
Moreland’s Drug Store
P. A. Lewis Motor Co
Third & Washington
Hempstead Motor Co
Rexall Health and Beauty
John S. Gibson Drug Co
Rexall
John S. Gibson Drug Company
Rexalt
UNM At
Fea
Hope Hardware Co
Allen Home
Hervey
Mary’s Beauty Shop
Cannan Apartments
Chester Estes Oens
The
Associated Press
U. S
Henry Clay
Federal
House of Representatives
Mrs. Wellborn
Kingfish
South Arkansas Implement Co
Hope Texarkana
Luther N. Garner
Lewis Beauty Salon
Hope’s
John P. Cox Diag Co
Bell System
Southwestern Bell Telephone
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